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New findings regarding the pathology of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) are bringing Griffith University researchers closer to identifying the cause of this disabling illness. This...

Intraocular therapy prevents or reverses diabetic retinopathy in mice

Philadelphia, PA, May 10, 2016 – Pathologic changes of the retina caused by diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in working adults. Diabetic retinopathy...

Modeling and simulation help optimize chemotherapy to combat brain tumor

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientists have used sophisticated pharmacologic modeling and simulation to translate preclinical findings into a successful phase I clinical trial of...

Gamma-retroviruses preferentially integrate near cancer-associated genes

Identifying the sites where gamma-retroviruses commonly insert into the genome may help to identify genes associated with specific cancer types, according to a study published...

Scripps Florida scientists pioneer a breakthrough approach to breast cancer treatment

JUPITER, FL – May 9, 2016 – In a development that could lead to a new generation of drugs to precisely treat a range of...

Placental RNA may help protect embryo from viruses, Penn study finds

The human placenta is an organ unlike any other. During the course of nine months it is formed by the embryo, sustains life and then...

Biofeedback system designed to control photosynthetic lighting

Credit: Photo courtesy Michael T. Martin. ATHENS, GA – Controlled environment agriculture is rapidly becoming an important part of the global food system. For example,...

Experimental therapy halts treatment-resistant brain tumors

CINCINNATI – Researchers report in the journal Cancer Cell an experimental therapy that in laboratory tests on human cells and mouse models stops aggressive, treatment-resistant...

Small brain area plays key role in making everyday decisions

Choosing what shirt to buy, what to order for lunch or whether to go with the hearty red wine or the lighter white all involve...

A better way to diagnose and manage neuroendocrine tumors

Reston, Va. – A recent study reported in the May issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine demonstrates that Ga-68 DOTATATE PET/CT scans are superior...

New material temporarily tightens skin

CAMBRIDGE, MA — Scientists at MIT, Massachusetts General Hospital, Living Proof, and Olivo Labs have developed a new material that can temporarily protect and tighten...

Does this ankle need an X-ray? There’s an app for that

The Ottawa Rules, a set of rules used around the world to help health professionals decide when to order x-rays and CT scans, are now...

Novel role for spleen B cells in inflammatory response to bacterial toxins

Credit: University of Tsukuba Tsukuba, Japan – The inability to adequately respond to infection can cause a whole-body state of inflammation known as sepsis. This...

Cancer may drive health problems as people age

A new study indicates that cancer may have negative impacts on both the physical and mental health of individuals as they age. Published early online...

Mass. General-developed device may provide rapid diagnosis of bacterial infections